Had to get the fabric seat covers removed, even though I didn’t want to.
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The car continues its relaxed lazy life without any issues anywhere. But I made a small addition. The stock fabric seats are actually very good and I love fabric seats (being a rather sweaty guy!). But then a twice-a-day physical activity routine meant I started dumping too much sweat into the driver’s seat over the last year, which may have unpleasant consequences in future. So, finally went ahead and got leatherette seat covers installed. (Did the same in the Polo too at the same time, with a black+red inserts combination).
Went for a moderate quality durable PU-like material, with a simple black+grey combination that matches with the exterior white as well as black+grey interiors of the 1st gen Nexon. It was a “bucket seat” installation, so the guys inserted wires in tunnels inside the covers, and clipped them into inner rods of existing seat covers. So, switching off the OE seat upholstery is basically now removed. Obviously, I didn’t exactly want this, but I was advised by multiple vendors that this retains the covers and foam better, than sewing through the foam and securing the seats. Eventually, I chose to go ahead with this approach of undoing stock covers in some places.
The finish is not too bad. Has a proper 60:40 split, cutouts for seat belt buckles, and a proper full independent cover for the rear armrest as well. No zipper opening etc for the armrest.
I got it done “at home”. The vendor’s fitters came home with the covers and tools, and installed the seats in the parking at my place, in both the cars. In about 4 hours in total.
Some pictures for reference.
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